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Journey through the wild

SANDEEP Das, a herpetologist and self-taught photographer, has dedicated his career to tracking rare amphibians and reptiles.

Prithviraj Sukumaran Wraps Up His Portions for Vilayath Buddha

PRITHVIRAJ Sukumaran has completed filming his portions for the much-delayed film Vilayath Buddha.

Anora and Sean Baker Sweep Top Awards at Oscars 2025

The 97th Academy Awards held at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles saw Anora, a comedy-drama about a sex worker who marries a Russian oligarch's son, walk away with five wins, including the top honour for Best Picture and Best Actress award (Mikey Madison).

ASHA workers march towards assembly

ASHA workers took out a protest march towards the Legislative Assembly to press their demands for better pay and service benefits on Monday.

In House, L-G talks about restoration of statehood, skips Art 370 reference

THE maiden Budget session of J&K Assembly commenced in Jammu after a seven-year gap on Monday.

Bitcoin up 20% as US announces crypto reserve

Indian exchanges say announcement of crypto reserve to help Bitcoin touch $100k mark

2 Nabbed With Ganja, Heroin in Perumbavoor

POLICE arrested two West Bengal natives with ganja and heroin in Perumbavoor.

Mfg growth falls to 14-month low of 56.3 in Feb

THE manufacturing sector growth has lost its momentum and has fallen to a 14-month low of 56.3 in February, down from 57.7 in January, but still firmly within the expansion mode.

Indrajith's Dheeram Completes Filming

Directors Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi, along with producers Aman Mann and Naren Chandavarkar, and actor Tillotama Shome talk about their film Baksho Bondi (Shadowbox), their personal connections to the theme of the film, and all that went into its making

Freshers' job: Women professionals witness strong demand in 2025

THERE is a strong demand for women professionals who are starting their career now, especially in the IT, HR and marketing sectors.

Hydrogen car: Govt initiates pilot projects

The government has launched five pilot projects to deploy hydrogen-based vehicles for trial as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Monday.

Transitioning to a New, Updated Income Tax Act

The work of rewriting the law will not end with the enactment of the new Bill. Delegated legislation in the form of rules, forms and circulars needs reviewing to align with the new provisions

Storm brews as leaders greenlight salary boost

IN A move set to spark controversy, lawmakers are poised to enjoy a lucrative salary hike after the Business Advisory Committee, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, gave its in-principle nod on Monday.

Why are equity mkts in firm bear grip?

Experts say even if there is a pull back in markets, investors should be cautious as there is no guarantee for recovery

Exercises carried out to raise Special Forces for operations

THE month of February was hectic for the Indian Special Forces (SF) as troops carried out training exercises in multiple theatres, desert and mountains, at the joint tri-services and bilateral levels.

Conceived in bathroom, Coco-bot is taking AI up to harvest coconut

THE dearth of trained climbers has been a serious issue faced by coconut farmers in the state.

ECI allays concern over duplicate voter numbers

THE Election Commission of India (ECI) has moved to calm concerns over duplicate voter ID numbers, clarifying that identical EPIC numbers don't indicate fake voters.

Spl court orders FIR against Buch

Anti-Corruption Bureau told to book ex-Sebi chief, 5 others for alleged stock market fraud

144 Cases & 145 Arrests in Anti-Drugs Operation

The Ernakulam rural police registered 144 cases and arrested 145 people in a week as part of Operation D-Hunt, a statewide anti-drugs initiative.

Kerala women no longer passive to crimes against them: Report

Increasingly more women in Kerala are speaking out as well as waging a battle against the crimes committed against them at home, workplace or in public by those known to them or by complete strangers.

U'Khand Avalanche Toll Rises To 8, Rescue Act Over

The bodies of the last four trapped labourers were pulled out from the site of the avalanche-hit Border Roads Organisation (BRO) camp in Chamoli on Sunday, taking the death toll to eight as authorities ended the nearly 60-hour rescue operation.

Won't name successor: Mayawati removes nephew from key post

DAYS after expelling Ashok Siddharth, a close relative and the father-in-law of her \"heir apparent,\" Akash Anand, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati implemented another shakeup by dismissing her nephew, Akash Anand, from his position as national coordinator.

No rift among Cong leaders in Kerala, says Rahul Gandhi

CONGRESS leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday sought to dispel the notion there is a rift among the party's leaders in Kerala following its MP Shashi Tharoor's recent remarks praising the achievements of CPM-led government in the state, saying they stand united.

Classmates toss itching powder on girl student; case against 5 students

Amid discussions over streaks of violence among youth in the backdrop of a Class X student's death in Thamarassery, the Infopark police have registered a case after classmates threw velvet bean (naikurana) powder -- which causes severe itching -- on a girl student at the Government High School, Thengod, in Kakkanad.

Effective intervention plans key to reducing premature deaths

THE proportion of diabetes-related deaths as a percentage of MCCD deaths rises significantly with age—from 3% in the 35-44 age group to 23% in the 55-64 age group, peaking at 46% among those aged 70 and above.

Thumba native, 47, shot dead while trying to enter Israel from Jordan

A 47-year-old man from Thumba, on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram city, was shot dead on the Jordanian border while trying to sneak into Israel.

Protesting ASHA workers to take out march to the assembly today

ASHA workers are gearing up for a showdown with the government, planning a massive protest march to the assembly when the session resumes on Monday.

Tours in monsoon, match practice: Vidarbha's mantra

SOON after Vidarbha lost the Ranji Trophy final to domestic heavyweights Mumbai on March 14 last year, all stakeholders including coaches and management felt the need to chalk out strategies for the upcoming season.

Wild boar fatally injures farmer; residents kill animal in retaliation

A 74-year-old farmer was killed in a wild boar attack in Pattiam panchayat in Kannur on Saturday.

Emuththu Attappadi: Where Art & Nature Converge To Inspire

Features artwork that celebrate nature while subtly reinforcing necessity of its conservation